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The Attainment Of Obstetrical Competency In Postgraduate Family Medicine Training: A Qualitative Study, Nisha Arora
The Attainment Of Obstetrical Competency In Postgraduate Family Medicine Training: A Qualitative Study, Nisha Arora
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Aims: This study explored the Family Medicine resident experience in working towards their obstetrical competencies from the perspectives of residents and educators.
Methods: Using a qualitative descriptive design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with second-year Family Medicine residents and obstetrical supervisors from one Family Medicine program in Ontario, as well as key informants of Canadian Family Medicine maternity education. Interviews were audio-taped and professionally transcribed. Transcripts were coded and interpreted for common themes.
Findings: There was a disconnect between the intent of the College of Family Physicians of Canada Key Features document, and how it is applied at …